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Reaching Carbon Neutrality in Agriculture: Applications of Hydrogen Energy in the Agricultural Sector
Moon Kyung Kang1*
1Associate Professor, School of Public Science, Jeonbuk National University
*Corresponding Author
31 December 2025. pp. 297-306
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Abstract

Climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions pose urgent global challenges, prompting intensified policy measures and technological innovations to achieve carbon neutrality. Following the 2015 Paris Agreement, the transition to renewable energy sources has accelerated globally, with hydrogen energy emerging as a promising alternative for a sustainable energy future. Major economies, including the United States, EU, Japan, and China, have incorporated comprehensive hydrogen-based technologies across energy, transportation, and industry sectors. However, agriculture, particularly agricultural machinery, has seen limited integration, despite its significant contribution to emissions. Addressing this gap requires expanded research, investment, and commercialization efforts. In the Republic of Korea, hydrogen integration into smart farming has started with various demonstration projects, but commercial viability remains constrained by insufficient research and supportive policy frameworks. This study assesses global carbon neutrality initiatives and hydrogen energy strategies, exploring potential applications within the Republic of Korea’s agricultural machinery sector. The work is intended to advance the development and adoption of hydrogen energy, contribute toward carbon neutrality goals, and promote innovation and sustainable development in agriculture.

Keywords
Agricultural machinery
Carbon neutrality
Energy transition
Hydrogen energy
Sustainable agriculture
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Information
  • Publisher :Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University
  • Publisher(Ko) :None
  • Journal Title :Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
  • Volume : 37
  • No :4
  • Pages :297-306
  • Received Date : 2025-04-03
  • Revised Date : 2025-09-12
  • Accepted Date : 2025-09-25
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22698/jales.20250025
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